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Ottchil Art Museum 통영 옻칠미술관

  • +82-55-649-5257
  • ottchil.org
36, Yongnamhaean-ro, Yongnam-myeon, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do (경상남도 통영시 용남면 용남해안로 36)


Tongyeong has been known for Najeonchilgi (mother-of-pearl crafts) for over four centuries. Naturally, Ottchil Art Museum (“Ottchil” meaning “lacquer”) showcases the best of mother-of-pearl crafts of Tongyeong.

Since prehistoric times, Najeonchilgi (along with its precursor, Chaehwachilgi) has formed the essence of traditional crafts. It refers to crafts employing mother-of-pearl. During the Goryeo Period (918-1392), Najeonchilgi blossomed into a national art; it evolved into a folk art during the Joseon Period (1392-1910).

The museum displays a mixture of daily use crafts and contemporary lacquer art (including formative art pieces), both employing the finest lacquer extracted from lacquer trees. The displayed items provide visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the elegance of traditional Korean crafts.
 

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・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-55-649-5257 (Korean)

・Parking Fees : Free

・Closed : Every Monday, New Year's Day, Chuseok

・Admission Fees : [Individuals]
Adults 3,000 won / Youths & Military & Men of national merit 2,000 won / Seniors 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won

[Groups]
Adults 2,500 won / Youths & Military & Men of national merit 1,500 won / Seniors 1,000 won / Children 500 won

※ Individuals (ages 16-64), Youths (ages 13-18), Children (ages 12 and under), Seniors (ages 65 and more)
※ 50% discount for 65 and up

Industry Information

Regular Exhibition, Special Exhibition, Education Center (under Ottchil Art Museum), and Ottchil Craftsmanship Club

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+82-55-649-5257

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